| Jun. 21, 2004 |
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An organization’s standing in the Microsoft Partner Program is determined by how many Partner Points it has. The points system provides a measurable index of where a partner stands in the program, and what they need to do to move up.
For example, a systems integrator can become a Certified Partner by obtaining one competency, which confers the minimum 50 points required for the Certified level. (For a description of what is required for a competency, see the chart "What’s in a Competency?".)
The Gold Certified level requires 120 points, and the company could earn the required 70 additional points by undertaking activities such as the following:
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Activity
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Additional Points Earned
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| Earn a second competency |
25 points |
| Supply 10 additional customer references (two points each) |
20 points |
| Obtain additional certifications for staff |
40 points |
| Achieve high score on a customer satisfaction survey (surveys are conducted by third parties using standard methodology) |
40 points |
| Send three staff to Worldwide Partner Conference |
3 points |
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